Eat Fast Food? Thirsty for bleach?
Believe it or not, I’ve had this case. TWICE. Client goes to fast food joint, gets a drink, takes a sip, and it’s cleaning solution of some sort. Bleh.
The case in the article is a little different, in that the solution was in the tea dispenser, not simply in the cup. But the causation is probably the same; the employees are cleaning, forget what they put where, and the next thing you know someone is poisoned.
If this happens to you, bring it to someone’s attention immediately. Have multiple people on site observe the substance to confirm that it ain’t Coca-Cola, and get their contact information. Take care of your health, of course, and seek medical attention, but make sure you document that it happened when it happened and it wasn’t you who put the stuff in there. That’s where these cases fall apart.
It’s sad that we live in a world where you have to think about building your case immediately, but it’s a fact. The fast food company will do whatever they can to deny your claim, and if you don’t have some testimony to help substantiate that it was their employee who screwed up, your case might fall through.
Protect yourself, protect your case. Call me. 919-929-2992.